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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for crop producers in Alberta

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This manual was prepared for Alberta crop producers to create greater understanding of beneficial environmental practices for crop production. It was developed through the cooperation of... More ≫

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This manual was prepared for Alberta crop producers to create greater understanding of beneficial environmental practices for crop production. It was developed through the cooperation of government, industry, and interested stakeholders. Information presented in this manual is based on the best available research data and years of experience. The manual provides a range of management options so producers can choose those alternatives best suited to their own operation.

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Use of fertilizers, manures and pesticides for sustainable farm management

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Optimum crop production depends on inputs of commercial fertilizer and herbicides. Today's technology-based agricultural practices have had a huge effect on increased food production across the... More ≫

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Optimum crop production depends on inputs of commercial fertilizer and herbicides. Today's technology-based agricultural practices have had a huge effect on increased food production across the prairies. Generally, the economic effects of increased production have been very positive; however, the ecological effects are not always as positive.

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Explained in brief : dairy farm income (#3)

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Using data from Alberta's annual Dairy Cost Study, this issue of "In Brief" looks at revenues and net income per hectolitre of milk production to help determine if dairy operations were better off... More ≫

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Using data from Alberta's annual Dairy Cost Study, this issue of "In Brief" looks at revenues and net income per hectolitre of milk production to help determine if dairy operations were better off in 2019 than in 1997.

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Explained in brief : dairy feed costs (dairy #2)

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Using data compiled through Alberta's annual Dairy Cost Study, this issue of "In Brief" analyses the significance of feed costs in the overall cost of milk production in Alberta's dairy farm... More ≫

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Using data compiled through Alberta's annual Dairy Cost Study, this issue of "In Brief" analyses the significance of feed costs in the overall cost of milk production in Alberta's dairy farm sector from 1997 to 2019.

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